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07 Nov

Yogi Adityanath Takes Swipe At Akhilesh Yadav Ahead Of Ayodhya Visit, Says Ram Temple Visit Must Follow Apology

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAkhilesh Yadav, Ayodhya, Ram Temple, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath

Ayodhya (Gurpreet Singh): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said political leaders who had fired on Ram devotees and subjected saints to lathicharge should visit Ayodhya's Ram temple only after apologising for their actions. His remarks came hours after the announcement that Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav would visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya on December 12. Although Adityanath did not name Yadav or the Samajwadi Party, his comments appeared to target the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and previous governments over their handling of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Addressing the 10th edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya, Adityanath…

06 Nov

5 Killed, 7 Injured As Speeding Truck Rams Tractor-Trolley In UP’s Sitapur; Driver Flees

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Sitapur (Gurpreet Singh): Five people, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed and seven others injured after a speeding truck rammed into a tractor-trolley in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district on Friday evening, police said. The accident took place near Kolhaghat bridge on the Pihani road, within the limits of Pisawan police station. The truck hit the tractor-trolley from behind, causing it to overturn. Several passengers were trapped underneath the vehicle. All the victims belonged to Barigaon village in the Pisawan area. They were returning home after attending a child's mundan ceremony at Raipur Mathia in neighbouring Hardoi district, police said. Four…

17 Sep

Sikh Delegation Briefs Delhi Lieutenant Governor on Uttar Pradesh Welfare Initiatives

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaLucknow, Parvinder Singh, Sikh Community, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Veer Bal Diwas, Yogi Adityanath

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A six-member delegation led by Sardar Parvinder Singh, Senior Member of the Uttar Pradesh State Minorities Commission and President of the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee, met with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu during his visit to Lucknow. The courtesy meeting focused on discussing the key initiatives, welfare policies, and historical preservation efforts undertaken for the Sikh community under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. During the interaction, Sardar Parvinder Singh highlighted the origins of Veer Bal Diwas, recalling that the proposal was initially submitted to the Chief Minister in 2017 and…

16 Sep

Uttar Pradesh Clears 65 Acres of Ayodhya Land for Regional NSG Hub to Bolster Temple Security

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAyodhya, Ministry of Home Affairs, NSG regional hub, Ram Mandir, Suresh Khanna, Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday approved the transfer of 26 hectares (approximately 65 acres) of barren land in Ayodhya free of cost to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to establish a permanent regional hub for the National Security Guard. The land parcel, situated in Pure Lalkhan village within Milkipur tehsil, holds an estimated market valuation of 16.9 crore rupees. The strategic deployment aims to reinforce anti-terror capabilities around Ayodhya Dham and the Ram Mandir complex while securing vital emergency response infrastructure across central and eastern Uttar Pradesh. State Finance…

21 Jul

Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee Delegation Meets Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

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Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): Sardar Parvinder Singh, President of the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee, paid a courtesy visit to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. The meeting focused on key social, religious, and public interest matters concerning the Sikh community across the state. During the interaction, Sardar Parvinder Singh presented several community suggestions and expectations to the Chief Minister, seeking administrative guidance on ongoing welfare and community initiatives. Expressing his commitment to the welfare and social harmony of the Sikh community, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured the delegation of sustained dialogue and administrative support for community development.…

22 Jun

Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire: 15 students killed, several injured in Aliganj blaze

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBrajesh Pathak, Coaching Centre, Fire tragedy, Lucknow, Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh)—At least 15 students were killed and several others suffered injuries after a massive fire tore through a private coaching centre in the Aliganj area of Lucknow on Monday afternoon. The tragic incident triggered a large-scale rescue operation and prompted the Uttar Pradesh government to immediately order a high-level inquiry to determine the cause of the blaze and assess potential safety lapses. The fire broke out around 3:00 pm in Sector-D of Aliganj inside a three-storey commercial building. The lower floors of the structure housed a pet shop and a gaming zone, while the third floor accommodated the…

07 Apr

India Enters New Era of Nuclear Strength’: Yogi Adityanath Hails Kalpakkam Reactor Milestone

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Lucknow (Rajeev Sharma): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has lauded India’s latest achievement in nuclear energy, calling it the beginning of a “new era of nuclear strength” following the successful milestone reached by the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam. In a statement, Adityanath described the reactor as a symbol of India’s growing technological capability and national ambition. He подчеркed that the project reflects the country’s long-term vision of achieving energy independence by effectively utilizing its vast thorium reserves. A Step Toward Energy Self-Reliance The Chief Minister highlighted that the development marks a decisive move toward strengthening India’s…

19 Oct

Ayodhya’s Deepotsav Sets Two Guinness World Records with 26.17 Lakh Diyas and Mass Aarti

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Ayodhya, October 19, 2025 — The temple town of Ayodhya illuminated itself in divine splendour as two new world records were set during this year’s Deepotsav celebrations. A staggering 26.17 lakh diyas were lit at one location, while 2,128 people performed aarti together, creating a breathtaking spectacle of devotion and unity.According to the Uttar Pradesh government, representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records officially verified the achievements using drone technology to count the diyas. The Guinness certificates were later presented to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath by Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh and Principal Secretary Amrit Abhijat.The first award…

22 Sep

UP Government Bans Caste References in Police Records and Public Spaces

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Lucknow (Rajeev Sharma)— The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday imposed a ban on caste-based references in police records and public places, acting on a directive from the Allahabad High Court aimed at curbing caste discrimination.An order issued by Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar directed that caste will no longer be mentioned in First Information Reports (FIRs), arrest memos, or other police documents. Instead, parental names will be used for identification. Police stations, vehicles, and signboards have also been instructed to remove caste-based slogans, symbols, and references with immediate effect.The order further prohibited caste-based rallies, with police directed to monitor social media…

14 Apr

Murshidabad Clashes: Yogi Adityanath Says ‘Hindus Were Killed’, Alleges Violence Over Waqf Act Was Instigated

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Lucknow (National Times): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday alleged that violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district was instigated in response to recent actions related to the Waqf Act, claiming that Hindus were targeted and killed. Referring to the incident, Yogi Adityanath stated, "Three Hindus were dragged out of their homes and killed." He emphasized that the victims were Dalits and underprivileged individuals who, he claimed, stood to benefit the most from the land-related reforms. Criticizing the Waqf land occupation, he remarked, "This is the same country where lakhs of acres of land have been taken over in…